Our mission is to provide our learners with Islamic knowledge, guided by the Noble Quran and the Hadith (Sunnah). We are committed to nurturing their character through dedicated educators who instil the values of Islam, ensuring they grow into righteous individuals who will, Insha-Allah, contribute positively to our community and the Ummah.
Alhamdulillah, Madrassah Islamia Greenside was founded in 1999, starting with humble beginnings and approximately 60 learners. Now in its 25th year, the Madrasah has grown significantly with the Mercy of Allah Ta’ala, with a roll of approximately 340 learners, serving the community and beyond faithfully for over two decades. Guided by the Quran and Sunnah, we provide Islamic education and support to nurture the well-being of our learners.
Our team of qualified educators is committed to delivering the highest quality of education to all. The Madrasah is managed by the principal, supported by our dedicated committee, who provide valuable input and guidance.
Our Madrasah primarily follows the Jamiat syllabus, supplemented with select Jamiat KZN books to better meet the educational needs of our learners. Our supervisory body (Jamiat SA) ensures full compliance in all aspects by overseeing supervision, conducting assessments, and maintaining high standards.
The Madrasah offers classes from Grade R through Matric. We have a structured syllabus in place for Grades R to 7. To ensure our high school learners continue furthering their Islamic education, we have implemented a revised syllabus that accommodates their varying schedules. Additionally, we have removed the written examination requirement for these learners to make their learning experience as comfortable as possible.
Alhamdulillah, in July 2021, we introduced a special needs class designed to accommodate learners with learning barriers, autism, and other disabilities, ensuring they too have the opportunity to receive Islamic education at their own pace. In February 2022, we launched a female Hifz class, starting with around 10 learners. Since then, it has grown to over 40 learners. In January 2024, we launched a female adult class held on Saturdays, designed for reverts and those seeking to refresh their Islamic knowledge.
Our Madrasah also runs an outreach programme, where learners raise funds to assist underprivileged learners from an Islamic institute in Lenasia South. As part of this initiative, our learners are actively involved in packing hampers and engaging in various team bonding activities with the learners, who come from underprivileged backgrounds. Every year, we provide different items to support them. Over the last two years (2022 & 2023), we have invited them to visit our area. This year (2024), our learners will have the opportunity to visit their institute and experience their learning and housing environment. May Allah Ta’ala reward all those who contribute to this initiative, whether through financial support, Du’as, or well wishes. In addition, the Madrasah is actively involved in fundraising campaigns for disaster-stricken areas, such as Turkey after the devastating earthquake, and war-torn regions like Palestine.
Throughout the academic year, we have various activities aimed at enriching our learners’ educational experience, including educational outings to the West Park Cemetery, Janazah workshops, workshops for educators and workshops for parents on relevant topics. Follow us on Instagram to view highlights of our activities and initiatives throughout the year. Our handle is @madrassahislamiagreenside.
To enroll your child/ward in our Madrasah, please click here to access our application form and fee structure. For additional information, you may contact the Madrasah principal, Moulana Mahmood H Motara, at [email protected].
We deeply value any contributions to our Madrasah. This will be an investment for the hereafter and a form of ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jaariyah) for yourself. If you would like your donation to be allocated to a specific class (e.g., Female Hifz Class), please indicate this in your reference.
Banking Details
Account Name: Greenside Muslim Association
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 50310090506
Branch: Fordsburg / 252505
May Allah Ta’ala reward all those, both past and present, who have been instrumental in meeting the Islamic education needs of our community.
We humbly request your Du’as that Allah Ta’ala continues to strengthen and expand the Madrasah, making it a beacon of guidance and light for our community and beyond for many years to come. Aameen.